# Dwayne Johnson film production for Lizard Music

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dwayne-johnson-film-production-for-lizard-music
> Updated: 2026-10-22T01:18:01.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 2.

Actor Dwayne Johnson has undergone a significant physical transformation for his role in the upcoming film ‘Lizard Music’, directed by Benny Safdie. Filming has taken place on location in Brooklyn, New York, including areas such as Coney Island.

To portray the character known as ‘The Chicken Man’, an eccentric elderly man, Johnson has reportedly lost approximately 30 pounds (13 kilograms) of muscle. The role utilizes extensive prosthetic work, including gray hair, facial wrinkles, and age spots. 

An adaptation of Daniel Pinkwater’s 1976 children’s novel, the film features an ensemble cast including Rachel McAdams, Colman Domingo, Jeff Goldblum, Alicia Silverstone, and Regina Hall. The production is a live-action and CGI hybrid released by Amazon MGM Studios, with a scheduled theatrical release around Christmas 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Dwayne Johnson undergoes physical transformation for Lizard Music

Dwayne Johnson has been spotted filming in New York, appearing as an elderly character for Benny Safdie’s upcoming film “Lizard Music.”

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dwayne-johnson-undergoes-physical-transformation-for-lizard-music-1

### 2026-10-20: Dwayne Johnson transforms for role in Benny Safdie film Lizard Music

Dwayne Johnson has been spotted filming in Brooklyn, appearing unrecognizable as a 70-year-old character for Benny Safdie’s upcoming fantasy film “Lizard Music,” set for a 2027 release.

26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lizard-music-scheduled-for-christmas-2027-release

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